Project Goals

lExploring new ways of manipulating and joining found materials using the resources available in school.

lUsing these findings/new methods to create open, pupil led, outcomes, that will improve the school environment.

lEffecting a shift away from technique led approaches, into exploratory/open ended methods of teaching and learning.

lEncouraging integration and co-operation between departments.

'We didn't work in the normal way we do in art lessons, we thought on our feet. The outcomes weren't planned, they evolved.'

The main techniques we explored together were:

Laminating
Joining--Riveting
Joining--Kimble Gun
Joining--Cable Ties
Melting--Ironing
Melting--Hot Air Gun
Melting--Blow Torch
Machine sewing

This project was made possible by

Creative Partnerships & Creative Arts East

Many thanks to them